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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.80, 4,292.70 and 1,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.80, 4,292.70 and 1,301.20 is: 1,951.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.80 : 4,292.70 = 1,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.80/4,292.70 = 1,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.80x = 4,292.70 × 1,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.80x = 5,585,661.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,585,661.24/2,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.80

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